Gulf Coast Report
New and expanding marinas bring more dockage
Winds of Change on the Gulf Coast
Strong winds have been a bane for Gulf Coast cruisers in early 2008, with periods of north winds emptying the inshore bays, tidal creeks and canals, then strong southerly blasts bringing lots of water back in–sometimes almost too much. These are good conditions for flushing the bays, not so good for enjoying them afloat.
Pensacola Crawfish Festival
The 24th annual Pensacola Creole Crawfish Festival takes place May 2-4 at Bartram Park in downtown Pensacola, Florida. Crawfish, Creole food, drinks, music, arts and crafts, and other fun stuff for the whole family will be plentiful. Click on visitpensacolabeach.com for more details.
New Marina at Orange Beach
Orange Beach, Alabama, has plans in the works for a new marina on Walker Street. Several layout and facility options are still being considered, but a large clubhouse and a charter boat dock are solid favorites. More details will follow here as they become available. ...
Louisiana Gets Early Start on Billfish Circuit
Now is the time to make plans to participate in the 4th Annual Cajun Canyons Billfish Classic, held out of Venice, Louisiana, May 27 through June 1. An 85-boat fleet is expected. Last year’s event gave up over $500,000 in cash and prizes. This year’s payouts range from $75,000 for the top marlin to $20,000 for the biggest wahoo. ...
Mississippi River Gulf
Outlet Canal to Be Plugged?
Years ago, I traveled the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet Canal on my first trip from New Orleans to Venice, Louisiana, with my good friend Vic Roy, a Baton Rouge attorney and lifelong cruiser. Here is his report on the history and future of this familiar waterway....
MidAtlantic Report
National Harbor Marina welcomes a
megayacht show to the D.C. area
The Yacht Show at National Harbor is scheduled for June 5-8 on the Washington, D.C., waterfront. The show will feature yachts 60 feet and up, both new, brokerage and charter. Yacht manufacturers scheduled to attend include Lazzara, Outer Reef, Hampton, Marquis, Hatteras, Grand Banks, and Meridian. In addition to yachts, the show will feature tents displaying electronics, engines and marine accessories.. ...
Blackbeard Festival
Every year, pirates invade Hampton, Virginia’s, waterfront. Dozens of re-enactors costumed in historically accurate garb transform Hampton into a bawdy, bustling seaport of yesterday. ...
Back Bay Marina
The Army Corps of Engineers said it intends to approve a 76-slip marina that businessman Doug Wilkins proposed three years ago on Back Bay in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Plans for the Back Bay facility include finger piers, floating docks, a concrete boat ramp, and shoreline bulkheads. ...
Trailer Safety
The Maryland senate has voted unanimously in favor of new legislation creating penalties for accidents caused by negligent towing of trailers. ...
More Slips in Chestertown
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has received a $405,000 competitive grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to expand boating opportunities in the state. ...
Dinghy Poker in Solomons
The Norris Lane Foundation, a non-profit group benefiting students seeking higher education, will host its first Dinghy Poker Run in Solomons, Maryland, June 21. ...
Big Rock Features Big Prize
The Big Rock Blue Marlin Fishing Tournament recently released preliminary photos of the custom painted “Fat Boy” Harley Davidson to be given away during this year’s 50th annual tournament, June 7-14. Each boat entered in the tournament receives one ticket in a random drawing for the bike. Big Rock is one of the largest sportfishing tournaments in the country, drawing nearly 200 anglers to Morehead City, North Carolina. ...
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